You might think it sucks, given that we've never won a major championship, but I sure enjoy it. Every year I manage to build up some sort of hope for the coming season, and while it usually doesn't pan out, we can always fall back on the eternal phrase, "there's always next year." And while I think there is actually some real reason for optimism with the Bills -- and even the Sabres, despite this entirely disappointing season -- I'm not here to talk about that. I just feel like showing you all my Bills and Sabres stuff.

Some of my shirts

More shirts, a hoodie, hats, and yes, Bills checkers

Aaron Schobel and Kyle Williams

The best quarterback in Bills history, Jim Kelly

Ryan Miller and Jason Pominville

Some Bills greats

The one and only Bruce Smith

Team photo of the 1966 Bills. This used to be in my grandpa&#Array;s garage.

On another wall we have some Sabres pictures. Here&#Array;s half of the whole thing.

And the other half.

Underneath those we have a hockey stick signed by an early 90s Sabres team (I don't know which year specifically). My brother -- who was in elementary school at the time -- was in a class with the son of a Sabres player. For the kid's birthday party, they went to a Sabres game and got to go into the locker room afterward. To my knowledge, every member of the team signed the stick. I can't read most of the names, though; the only one I recognize is Rob Ray.

Razor&#Array;s is on the end there with the 32

Some pictures my dad took a long time ago for a photography class back when he was in college.

Two more.

So as you can see, I really love my teams. No matter how the on-field or on-ice product is, I wouldn't give up being a Buffalo fan for anything. Buffalo fans really are some of the best.

Feel free to share some of your own collections for your favorite teams!

As you found out yesterday, Toy Story ended up at the top of my favorite animated films list. Based on the response, it's a favorite of many people here.

See, Toy Story was bigger than just the movies for me growing up. I owned toys of the Toys (Woody, Buzz, Rex, RC, Hamm, and most of the other prominent ones) -- I guess you could say I was like Andy in a way. So knowing that the franchise had such an influence on my childhood, I really didn't have to think all that much about where on the list it would go. It's the clear number one.

So why is Toy Story so successful? I believe it has to do with its simple concept. We've all played with toys, we've all treated them as living, thinking beings. So when Pixar decided to actually bring these toys to life in a movie, it was something everyone could relate to. From there Pixar went out and put together an incredible cast; every actor really breathes a unique persona into the toy he plays. They sound like they had fun putting this film together, and why not? What wouldn't be fun about acting as toys that come to life?

There's a great balance in this film. There's humor, there's morality. There's a grand sense of adventure. Director John Lasseter wanted this to be a film that everyone could enjoy, not just kids. The goal was really just to make a purely enjoyable film. I think it's very clear that they achieved that mark and surpassed it many times over.

The animation is, of course, excellent. Pixar is perhaps the best out there for CG animation, and they built their reputation on this film. There are some really beautiful moments, particularly ones that portray the scope of just how small these toys actually are. The lighting and other effects are just right; not overdone, yet they're done just enough to add something to the overall look.

So when I think of all the animated films I love, all the ones on the list, and the ones that just missed the cut, there's just something about Toy Story that separates itself. When I think about how much I enjoy all of these films, there are none that quite come up to the level of Toy Story. There are none that quite had the impact on me, on and off the screen.

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So, I'd like to thank all of you who followed my animated films list. I hope you enjoyed it, and I know I enjoyed reading your comments (even the ones that said there was too much Disney ). Animation -- particularly Disney, as you have come to find out -- and Disney in general are big interests of mine, and I can't believe I went over four years on this site before blogging about them.

And of course, since this is also a support blog for Toy Story, vote! I feel like it could use some help; The Shining is a tough opponent.

This is (almost) it. The final five of my twenty favorite Disney animated films (see what I did there? ). I'll just recap quickly and get right down to business.

20. Alice in Wonderland

19. Lady and the Tramp

18. A Bug's Life

17. Finding Nemo

16. The Little Mermaid

15. Pocahontas

14. Dumbo

13. Monsters, Inc.

12. Peter Pan

11. 101 Dalmatians

10. Beauty and the Beast

9. The Jungle Book

8. The Aristocats

7. Ratatouille

6. Bambi

(Actually, a quick aside first):

Toy Story 3 is not present on my list. I love it very much, so... why no spot on the list? I'll admit it was a flawed way of approaching this, but I felt two Toy Stories on the list sufficed. This shouldn't matter; if Toy Story 3 is in my top 20, it's in my top 20, amirite? So it deserves a spot. In my favorite Pixar films list (currently no intention of publishing it, at least for a little while), TS3 is fifth. That means it should be somewhere between 14 and 17 on this list. I don't feel like going back and adjusting the list, mostly because I was happy with the order. But just know, Toy Story 3 should be in there. (And this explanation is mostly geared towards mariorulz101, as he is very much expecting all three Toy Story films in the top five )

5. Toy Story 2

Toy Story 2 is every bit as memorable and enjoyable as the first. It introduces some great new characters. It further explores and develops Woody as a character. I was a big Toy Story kid growing up, and this was released at the height of my interest. Magic is bound to happen when you're Pixar and you bring in such big names as Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kelsey Grammer, etc., and it sure happened here. The Toy Story franchise is Pixar's crown jewel for a reason. It's not hard to see why after watching this film.

4. Aladdin

Aladdin is full of memorable characters, great songs, and wonderful animation. Robin Williams was excellent as Genie, and Jafar is as evil a villain as they come. Aladdin (the character) had all the necessary tools to make a great protagonist, and you have to like how Jasmine doesn't fall into the princess stereotype. Not all unlike Belle before her, Jasmine is strong-willed and independent. Top all that off with a loveable, mischievous monkey, and you then start to see why Aladdin is in my top five. I guess you could view it as a princess story, but it's certainly a refreshing and unique take on that type of story.

3. Pinocchio

There are so many solid candidates, but Jiminy Cricket just might be my favorite Disney character. I'd be honored to let him act as my conscience . This film -- along with at least the other films that make up Disney's first five -- holds up exceptionally well today; it's safe to say Pinocchio is all but ageless. It's got the risque themes of other early Disney films (see: Pleasure Island), well-developed lead and supporting characters (see: just about every character in the movie), and of course, a timeless soundtrack abound with whistle-worthy tunes. It's a primary reason why I'm so fond of animation.

2. The Lion King

I've mentioned the Disney renaissance a few times on this list, and The Lion King, for me, is the best thing to come out of that period. I would hope everyone here has seen this film; I believe it has earned its striking popularity. The film is basically a celebration of Disney animation. It takes a lot from what has come before it, combines all of it, divided it up in equal proportions, and promptly delivers on all fronts. You've got the strong lead character in Simba. You've got the lovable sidekicks in Timon and Pumbaa. You've got the "love to hate him" villain in Scar. This was one of my favorite movies as a kid, and it remains a favorite to this day. One of the few films that outshines it is.....

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1. Toy Story, which I will prepare a write-up for in its own blog post tomorrow. Conveniently enough, that will also double as a support blog for the film, as it is currently battling The Shining in the MyIGN Film Tournament.

As I've said, I love all twenty of these films. Now, however, we're moving into the top ten, the films I cherish on an even higher level. I mean, we might as well just have ten number ones at this point. I hope you will agree with my choices, but if not.... well, too bad.

The recap:

20. Alice in Wonderland

19. Lady and the Tramp

18. A Bug's Life

17. Finding Nemo

16. The Little Mermaid

15. Pocahontas

14. Dumbo

13. Monsters, Inc.

12. Peter Pan

11. 101 Dalmatians

The list:

10. Beauty and the Beast

I've said I'm not the biggest fan of princess stories, but this is a major exception. Some would argue this is the crowning achievement of the Disney renaissance (I'm not one of those people). Belle is my favorite Disney princess, and Lumiere is among my favorite Disney characters. The animation looks phenomenal in this one. It's a simple story of love, but it brings some important lessons with it. Again, it's one I can identify with as it is only a year older than I am, however the fact that I had never seen it before this year yet still love it as much as I do tells me this is one fantastic film.

9. The Jungle Book

Full of fantastic characters, great animation, wonderful music. It has an excellent atmosphere, and as I said, it is aided by well cast, well animated characters that are all likeable. There literally isn't a single character in this film I don't like. This is animation magic at its finest. The story is one that held my interest very well, and it is one that moves at a great pace. It's a classic by any standard. And I do have to admit I could see this one moving up a few spots over time.

8. The Aristocats

You don't hear much about this film, and I dare say it is overlooked. But whenever I think of reasons why I have a slight preference for hand drawn animation, I think of this film. It's beautiful. The colorful Parisian backdrops look like works of art, and the characters themselves are fantastic. This era of Disney films has a more loose look to the characters, they are more sketches than smooth, crisp drawings. I love the look; I think it gives the film a lot of character. It's a fun film, and (surprise!) features yet another strong Disney soundtrack.

7. Ratatouille

Maybe Paris just plain looks good in animation, because this is another beautiful film. This is one of Pixar's very finest. It's inventive and features a strong cast of characters. It has humor when needed, and more serious moments when the time is right. There is an irresistable charm to this one, whether it's Remy or the music or maybe just all that food. Whatever it is (probably a mix of everything), it's one I always enjoy watching.

6. Bambi

Amazing. Perhaps the best animation I've ever seen. Bambi's plot won't win any awards, but what it does is follow the young deer's life. It takes you through childhood, maturation, and several other themes we can all relate to in our own lives. Curiosity, fear, friendship, sadness, love. In a strange way the film is very relateable; these are all feelings we have known at some point in our lives. The film also successfully creates a villain that never actually appears on screen. The mood -- through lighting and sound (and gunshots) -- tell you when he is near, and the film does a great job of displaying that sense of fear. It's an impressive feat when you think about it. This isn't your typical animated film, but it's one of the greatest.

Thoughts/opinions are always welcomed. We're getting close to the end! Maybe take a stab at what my top five will be, if you're up for it.